derek8619 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've recently got back into model building and I'm very curious how I would go about wiring led lights for headlights, tail lights and possibly an interior light . I've searched the web but can't find anything for 1/24 scale. I was thinking of using AAA batteries or maybe watch batteries if they're powerful enough and hiding them in the trunk. I also need a website or two that sells everything I would need as I do not have a hobby shop near by. Any thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 The people who work with trains could help you out. there are lighting kits available for that type of thing.search out those supplier's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek8619 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Brilliant! That never crossed my mind :$ thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Here's all you need. Small LEDs draw a miniscule amount of current, especially these. I'll be happy to do a wiring diagram for you, if you want. http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/miniatureleds.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You might want to read these... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=39079&hl=%2Bmach+%2Bworking http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=66729&hl=%2Bmach+%2Bworking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek8619 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Ace! That website is perfect !! Thank you! A diagram would be great!! What size led would you recommend using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Ace! That website is perfect !! Thank you! A diagram would be great!! What size led would you recommend using? I usually use the 5mm for headlights because I got a bunch of them cheap for a 1:1 project. Normal car seal-beam headlights came in 7" and about 5.5" round, so the 5mm, approximately 5 scale inches in 1/25, work well. The 3mm work well for projector-style headlights, and the 1.8mm can look like a bulb back behind a lens. It really just depends on the look you want. They make almost no heat, so you can usually wrap them in aluminum foil to prevent stray light in taillight installations, etc. As far a wiring goes, you should be able to run enough LEDs for the non-flashing lights in a car from one coin-holder-switch. Connections are simple...connect all the red wires together and all the black wires together, insulate the connections and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I found a guy that sell fiber optic an lumanators that the fiber goes in, I got 50 foot of fiber, 3 luminators, 2 7030 small watch batteries, holder n like 3 or 4 little on/off switchs, nice set up, I'm putting light in a 60 impala, I'll post up when doneDid yours work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 You can also check out you tube for led how to's, As there are several of them out there. ebay is where I get most of my LED supplies ,3mm 5mm led's watch battery's and battery holder switches and of course a bread board to help you plan you wiring layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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